Reinstatement After Academic Dismissal
Students who have been academically dismissed are ineligible for readmission, despite the length of time after the dismissal. The only way for a student to return to Kean University after dismissal is through the Appeals Process. Appeals from dismissed students are reviewed by the Academic Standards Committee (ASC) which is composed of representatives from the student body, faculty and administration of the University. The recommendations of this committee are advisory to the dean who makes the ultimate decision. The college representative reviews all committee recommendations with the appropriate college dean. Decisions on academic appeals by the college dean are final. This decision will take one of three forms: reinstatement to good academic standing (for students who have an update made to their record returning them to this status), reinstatement to probationary status, or denial of the appeal.
Contact the Office of Student Retention and Educational Innovation (CAS 123, retain@kean.edu; 908-737-0510) for more information on the appeals process and the appropriate deadlines.
Students who have been dismissed may not take courses at Kean University under any circumstances unless they have been officially reinstated by a college dean. Reinstatement to the University does not imply or constitute reinstatement to a particular academic program within the University (unless there is a specific provision to that effect in the reinstatement letter from the college dean). Upon reinstatement, the student will be subject to current University curriculum requirements unless otherwise indicated. Students who have been away from the University for more than two years may also want to subsequently pursue Academic Amnesty, which can impact the committee deliberations (Academic Amnesty Policy).